When a lift breaks down, it’s more than an inconvenience. It can be a safety risk, a legal issue, and a source of serious disruption. Whether it’s a residential block, commercial building or public facility, building managers have a duty to ensure lifts are safe,...
To put it mildly, poor lift maintenance can have a significant negative impact on safety, productivity, customer satisfaction, and production. There are approximately 325 million elevator rides every day, which means a lift owner will have a lot of people’s...
A lift owner must be aware of and adhere to a number of requirements when it comes to lifts. You are a “duty holder” under LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) if you are a lift owner or someone else accountable for the safe operation...
Stainless steel elevators are a true reflection of sophistication and modernity in any commercial building. However, their pristine look is easily marred by fingerprints, smudges, and dirt, underscoring the importance of regular cleaning. Facility managers and...
Elevators or lifts are significant intermittent consumers of electricity. The instantaneous power usage during passenger transport may be a thousand times greater than during standby. Because loads, direction, and duration vary depending on the trip, each has a...
For many commercial and industrial buildings, commercial-type lifts are vital to the infrastructure. They provide an essential service for employees, customers, and visitors, and they are often in constant use. As a result, elevators can often be one of a...